Photopolarimetric measurement of the Mueller matrix by Fourier analysis of a single detected signal

@article{citeulike:572310, abstract = {All 16 elements of the Mueller matrix of an optical system (sample) can be encoded onto, hence can be retrieved from a single detected signal using a class of photopolarimeters with modulated polarizing and analyzing optics. The general theory of operation of such polarimeters is presented. We also propose a specific new photopolarimeter whose polarizing and analyzing optics are modulated by synchronously rotating two quarter-wave retarders at angular speeds and 5. When the light flux leaving such polarimeter is linearly detected, a periodic signal =a0+12in = 1" align="middle"> (an cos nt+bn sin nft) is generated, with fundamental frequency f=2. From the Fourier amplitudes a0, an, bn, to be measured by performing a discrete Fourier transform (DFT) of the signal J, the 16 elements of the Mueller matrix are simply determined. PACS: 07.60.Fs \ \ \ \ \ \  Additional Information Full Text: Access via Source Journal Abstract [ Previous / Next Abstract | Issue Table of Contents | Top of Page ] Source Journal Abstract [ Main Menu | Main Help ]}, author = {Azzam, R. M. A. }, citeulike-article-id = {572310}, journal = {Optics Letters}, keywords = {metrology}, number = {6}, pages = {148--150}, posted-at = {2006-04-01 06:55:24}, priority = {4}, publisher = {OSA}, title = {Photopolarimetric measurement of the Mueller matrix by Fourier analysis of a single detected signal}, url = {http://scitation.aip.org/getabs/servlet/GetabsServlet?prog=normal\&id=OPLEDP000002000006000148000001\&idtype=cvips\&gifs=yes}, volume = {2}, year = {1978} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:572310 L3 - citeulike-article-id:572310 TI - Photopolarimetric measurement of the Mueller matrix by Fourier analysis of a single detected signal JF - Optics Letters VL - 2 IS - 6 SP - 148 EP - 150 PB - OSA N2 - All 16 elements of the Mueller matrix of an optical system (sample) can be encoded onto, hence can be retrieved from a single detected signal using a class of photopolarimeters with modulated polarizing and analyzing optics. The general theory of operation of such polarimeters is presented. We also propose a specific new photopolarimeter whose polarizing and analyzing optics are modulated by synchronously rotating two quarter-wave retarders at angular speeds and 5. When the light flux leaving such polarimeter is linearly detected, a periodic signal =a0+12in = 1" align="middle"> (an cos nt+bn sin nft) is generated, with fundamental frequency f=2. From the Fourier amplitudes a0, an, bn, to be measured by performing a discrete Fourier transform (DFT) of the signal J, the 16 elements of the Mueller matrix are simply determined. PACS: 07.60.Fs        Additional Information Full Text: Access via Source Journal Abstract [ Previous / Next Abstract | Issue Table of Contents | Top of Page ] Source Journal Abstract [ Main Menu | Main Help ] KW - metrology AU - Azzam, RMA PY - 1978/// UR - http://scitation.aip.org/getabs/servlet/GetabsServlet?prog=normal&id=OPLEDP000002000006000148000001&idtype=cvips&gifs=yes ER -